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□ The Virginia Department of -"^emergency Services has issued a :cd|d weather advisory, warning of* : thjP danger of severe frostbite from ihp current cold weather. With ‘iApd chills well below zero, * ' . unprotected skin may freeze within minutes. Residents are urged to - limit outdoor activity and, if >outside, to protect ears, nose and nbgers. If skin shows signs of -frostbite, warm it slowly between ' * warm hands, blankets or with warm |105 degree) water. DO NOT rub or massage frostbitten skin. If the skin does not warm or sensation does not return, treatment b^a doctor should be sought.
Inside
i: james Kilpatrick to speak on •t'The Writer's Art" p. 3
General Assembly preview p. 3 /: Vifginians to vote in first presidential primary March 8 p. 4 £ . Use herbs apd spices in place of salt and sugar \ p. 8
Government
at a glance
• WSA: Thursday, Jan. 7, 7:30 p.m., Courthouse. Regular monthly meeting.
• School Board: Tuesday, Jan. 12, ‘ 7:30 p.m., RCES Library. Regular > monthly meeting.
• Town Council: Wednesday, Jan. 13,8 p.m.,Courthouse. Regular monthly meeting., *
Weekend weather
According to the National Weather Service, the arctic blasts which have frozen the county this week will be here through the weekend. Daytime highs will remanin in the 20s, with nighttime lows dropping near 0. There's a chance of snow, possibly heavy, Thursday evening and Friday.
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